Sen Teaching Assistant

Job description

Temporary Cover Roles | Full-Time Availability Preferred

Teaching Personnel are working alongside a specialist further education college in Dorset that provides day and residential support for young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The college are currently looking to build a strong bank of reliable and adaptable Teaching Assistants who are available for temporary cover and can be ready to support on short notice when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants looking for flexible work within a rewarding specialist setting.

• Providing classroom and 1:1 support across the college
• Supporting students with ASC and SEMH needs
• Assisting with behaviour regulation and engagement
• Working closely with teaching and support staff
• Covering staff absences and additional staffing requirements

• Previous experience supporting SEN students, ideally ASC and/or SEMH
• Flexible, proactive and dependable individuals
• Strong communication and behaviour support skills
• Candidates who can respond quickly to cover requests

• Flexible temporary opportunities
• Full-time hours available
• Supportive specialist environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience

If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and are looking for flexible SEN work across Dorset, apply today with Teaching Personnel.

You must be able to drive due to the location of the school.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wimborne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £14.00 and £15.00 Per Hour

Published at

12-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English